Is Tesco Free From Gingerbread Kit Vegan?


Ingredients
Invert Sugar Syrup, Red Icing Tube [sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Colours (beetroot Red, Paprika Extract), Rice Starch, Maltodextrin, Flavouring, Emulsifiers (polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Mono-and Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids), Preservative (potassium Sorbate), Gelling Agent (pectins), Acidity Regulator (citric Acid)], Sugar, Multi-coloured Sugar Decorations [sugar, Rice Flour, Coconut Oil, Shea Fat, Water, Thickener (sodium Carboxymethylcellulose), Fruit And Vegetable Concentrates (spirulina, Radish, Apple, Blackcurrant), Flavouring, Colours (lutein, Paprika Extract, Curcumin)], Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Tapioca Starch, Cornflour, Oat Flour, Soya Flour, Ginger Powder, Raising Agents (sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Thickener (xanthan Gum), Salt, Emulsifier (mono-and Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids), Flavouring, Colour (beta-carotene). Contains Oat, Soya.
What is a Vegan diet?
A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.


